Windows 10 redstone 6 дата выхода

Всем привет, с вами MSReview. Это 11-й выпуск нашего дайджеста. Лето медленно, но верно подходит к концу. Оглядываясь назад ты не понимаешь, что ты делал прошедшие два месяца, но не суть. Давайте посмотрим, что там в сфере Microsoft произошло за последнее время.

Windows 10 исполнилось 3 года, Microsoft начала компиляцию сборок 19H1, Новая информация о грядущей консоли Xbox Scarlett и многое другое. Поехали!

3 года Windows 10

3 года назад на свет появилась операционная система Windows 10, которая по факту является последней операционной системой и новых версий больше не предвидится, по крайней мере в недалеком будущем. По логике прошедших выпусков уже должна была бы появиться Windows 11, но ее нет. Вместо крупных релизов Microsoft выпускает масштабные обновления раз в полгода. Не сказать, что Windows 10 за 3 года кардинально изменилась, но функций отныне гораздо больше, чем летом 2015 года при релизе. За прошедшие 3 года Microsoft выпустила 5 больших апдейтов, которые привнесли изменения в браузер Edge, в приложение Параметры, в меню Пуск и другие элементы системы. Появились современные варианты приложений вроде того же Paint 3D, я уже не говорю про TimeLine и Fluent Design System. В следующих обновлениях мы увидим развитие этих приложений и возможностей, к примеру, вскоре ожидается появление Sets, хотя примерная дата даже и не называется. Microsoft придерживается концепции «Windows как сервис», поэтому в будущем изменений в ближайшее время точно не предвидится.

19H1 (Redstone 6)

Microsoft начала разработку следующего обновления для Windows 10 под названием 19H1, раньше вы могли слышать название Redstone 6, но Microsoft уже официально называет обновление 19H1. На позапрошлой неделе даже была выпущена публичная сборка 18204, которая и относится уже к разработке нового обновления. Некоторые возмущались в комментариях, что мол еще Redstone 5 не сделали, а уже следующее обновление делают, но дело в том, что Microsoft в последнее время так и работает и уже довольно продолжительное время. Изменений в сборке не так уж и много, так как изменения дублируются со сборки 17723, но в целом опять исправление мелких ошибок, обновили браузер Edge, обновили Эмодзи, Mixed Reality, добавлена точность по времени, когда раз в 18 месяцев система будет ко времени добавлять 1 секунду, чтобы соответствовать солнечными суткам. Раньше видимо это все корректировалось через Интернет, а теперь система будете видимо сама это все делать. Также обновили Игровую панель, которую теперь можно вызвать, используя комбинацией клавиш Win+G с любого места в системе, а не только в игре.

Еще можно отметить изменения логики обновлений. Теперь Windows благодаря машинному обучению будет следить за пользователем и только лишь в случае его неактивности за устройством будет происходить обновление и перезагрузка компьютера. Это будет особо полезно для людей, чьи ПК работают как серверы 24 на 7. Также стоит упомянуть, что Microsoft вскоре откажется от промежуточных дельта-обновлений в Windows 10, их заменять обычные экспресс-обновления. Такой шум был по этому поводу 2 недели назад, а по факту на обычных пользователях это никак не отразится.

Еще можно отметить готовящиеся очередные обновления меню Пуск и магазина Microsoft Store. Для меню Пуск готовится обновление, которое позволит при наведении на нижние элементы Пуска автоматически открывать боковое меню. Теперь для этого и кликать никуда не нужно. Упрощение в квадрате.

Если говорить про Microsoft Store, то компания до сих пор экспериментирует с категориями магазина. Теперь категории отображаются сбоку, а не сверху. Эти новшества тестируются как отдельными инсайдерами ветки 19H1, так и внутренними силами Microsoft. Кстати, из-за некоторых ошибок на прошлой неделе так и не выходила сборка 19H1, она ожидается уже на этой неделе.

Еще стоит отметить новый Центр управления, он же Control Center. Я думаю, вы много уже про него слышали, тем более на этом канале. По внутренней информации стало известно, что Microsoft планирует выпустить новый Центр управления в обновлении 19H1 весной будущего года. Более того, Microsoft зарегистрировала новый патент, связанный с этим Центром управления. Точнее, патент оформлен не сколько на сам Цент управления, а на технологию перетаскивания элементов из одного интерфейса в другом. В будущем ожидается, что можно будет перетянуть кнопку управления Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Сети или кнопку управления питанием. Т.е. вы сможете перетащить кнопку прямо на Панель задач. Это даже слегка напоминает Android, где ты можешь легко катализировать систему и перетаскивать иконки куда захочешь. Также вероятно, что Microsoft хочет модернизировать как Панель задач, так и сам трей. Скорее всего, такие изменения связаны также и из-за новой оболочки Polaris для будущей Windows Core OS – единой операционной системы.

Также Microsoft тестирует свое новое приложение Your Phone или же Ваш телефон. Это приложение для смартфона на базе Android, который позволяет синхронизировать все ваши личные файлы с ПК и наоборот, а также позволит быстро обмениваться данными между устройствами. В будущем ожидается синхронизация уведомлений, отправка текстовых сообщений с ПК и прочее. Инсайдеры уже во всю тестируют новую функциональность.

В новой сборке 18204 была обнаружена функция по запуску нативной виртуальной машины без использования Hyper-V. Данную функцию вы можете также и самостоятельно обнаружить во «Включение или отключение компонентов Windows», но, к сожалению, она пока не работает.

Windows 10 Mobile

Хохма дня: Microsoft рекомендует обновить мобильную Windows 10 до десктопной версии. Смысл заключается в том, что Microsoft обновила свой магазин Microsoft Store, но так как приложения сейчас по сути едины для всех устройств и Microsoft их никак не разделяет, поэтому и появляется такой казус. Кстати, если все-таки попытаться обновиться, то вас перебросит на официальный сайт Microsoft, где вы можете скачать помощник по обновлению Windows 10, правда, он тоже десктопный. Некоторые рекомендуют обновится до Fall Creators Update, если смартфон это поддерживает, но мне также в личку писали люди, что даже после обновления девайса уведомление в магазине не пропадает, хотя на данный момент обновление актуальное, и оно будет поддерживаться до конца 2019 года.

Кстати, согласно отчету компании AdDuplex, 84,2 процента имеющие Windows 10 уже обновились до Windows 10 April 2018 Update. Правда и нужно отметить, что информация основывается на приложениях, использующих статистику AdDuplex SDK, поэтому в реальности цифры могут быть другие, но в любом случае это впечатляет.

Andromeda

Че там с Andromeda? Примерно месяц назад стало известно, что складное устройство под кодовым названием Andromeda было на неопределенный срок отложен. После появилась информация, что это произошло из-за того, что программная часть, в частности оболочка Andromeda OS не была готова. Но как оказалось, это еще связано было и с приложениями, которых было попросту недостаточно и если бы смартфон Andromeda, а вроде как это все-таки смартфон… так вот, если бы его выход состоялся осенью, то приложений там оказалось еще меньше, чем на данный момент есть в Windows 10 Mobile. Также Microsoft слегка изменит начинку, и предположительно новое устройство будет базироваться на чипе Snapdragon 855, также немного изменится возможно форм-фактор, но не кардинально. Microsoft так и планирует выпустить устройство с двумя экранами. Релиз запланирован на конец следующего года. Кстати, по последним данным стало известно, что у Андромеды будет «Productivity Mode», предположительно, речь идет о планшетном режиме. Поэтому, возможно из коробки будет возможность сразу же использовать два режима.

Xbox Scarlett

Не для кого не секрет, что Microsoft готовит новые консоли, да именно консоли, о чем она и говорила на E3 2018. И недавно появилась информация о новых устройствах. По слухам, действительно Microsoft готовит 2 ревизии консоли, одна будет традиционной, а вторая облачная. Традиционная будет оснащаться привычным железом от AMD и вычисления будут происходит на самом устройстве. Консоль предположительно будет стоить 400-500 долларов. Облачная консоль будет гораздо дешевле, но и вычисления будут происходить на серверах Microsoft, которые разбросаны по всему миру. По слухам, компании удалось избавится от главных проблем облачной консоли – это задержки, и качество изображения. При этом, облачная консоль тоже будет не простая, там будет стоять специальное оборудование, которое позволит более точно регистрировать ваши действия, отправлять их на сервер и назад. Посмотрим, что из этого получится, звучит очень интересно.

Чё там у Apple?

И конечно же, наша непостоянная рубрика: Че там у Apple? Иногда мы задеваем в наших дайджестах компанию Apple, потому что это Apple. На днях стало известно, что капитализация компании достигла 1 трлн долларов США, что ей позволило стать самой богатой компанией в мире. Помимо этого, постоянно ходят слухи насчет новых смартфонов этой именитой компании. По слухам, Apple готовит 3 смартфона, а именно: iPhone 9 c экраном в 6,1 дюйма, iPhone 11 и iPhone 11 Plus с экраном 5,8 и 6,5 дюйма соответственно и также с челочкой. Названия все пока приблизительные, так как тот же смартфон iPhone 9 уже странно называть, так как есть 10-й, а iPhone 11 как-то уже не звучит, но может быть я ошибаюсь и Apple действительно так назовет свои будущие смартфоны. Также иногда ходят слухи про поддержку 2-х сим-карты в новых Айфонах, а еще иногда сайты пишут и про iPhone SE 2, но в последнее время про него мало что слышно. В любом случае, в сентябре мы это точно все узнаем.

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Windows 10 is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Microsoft described Windows 10 as an «operating system as a service» that would receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality, augmented with the ability for enterprise environments to receive non-critical updates at a slower pace or use long-term support milestones that will only receive critical updates, such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support. It was first released in July 2015.

Channels

Windows 10 Insider Preview builds are delivered to Insiders in three different channels (previously «rings»).^[1] Insiders in the Dev Channel (previously Fast Ring) receive updates prior to those in the Beta Channel (previously Slow Ring), but might experience more bugs and other issues.^[2][3] Insiders in the Release Preview Channel (previously Release Preview Ring) do not receive updates until the version is almost available to the public, but are comparatively more stable.^[4]

Windows 10 versions

PC version history

Mainstream builds of Windows 10 are labeled «YYMM», with YY representing the two-digit year and MM representing the month of planned release (for example, version 1507 refers to builds which initially released in July 2015). Starting with version 20H2, Windows 10 release nomenclature changed from the year and month pattern to a year and half-year pattern (YYH1, YYH2).^[5]

Version 1507 (original release)

Version 1511 (November Update)

The second stable build of Windows 10 is version 1511 (build number 10586), known as the November Update. It was codenamed «Threshold 2» (TH2) during development. This version was distributed via Windows Update on November 12, 2015. It contains various improvements to the operating system, its user interface, bundled services, as well as the introduction of Skype-based universal messaging apps, and the Windows Store for Business and Windows Update for Business features.^[6][7][8][9]

On November 21, 2015, the November Update was temporarily pulled from public distribution.^[10][11] The upgrade was re-instated on November 24, 2015, with Microsoft stating that the removal was due to a bug that caused privacy and data collection settings to be reset to defaults when installing the upgrade.^[12]

Version 1607 (Anniversary Update)

The third stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1607, known as the Anniversary Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 1» (RS1) during development. This version was released on August 2, 2016, a little over one year after the first stable release of Windows 10.^{[13][14][15][16]} The Anniversary Update was originally thought to have been set aside for two feature updates. While both were originally to be released in 2016, the second was moved into 2017 so that it would be released in concert with that year’s wave of Microsoft first-party devices.^[17][18][14]

The Anniversary Update introduces new features such as the Windows Ink platform, which eases the ability to add stylus input support to Universal Windows Platform apps and provides a new «Ink Workspace» area with links to pen-oriented apps and features,^[19][14] enhancements to Cortana’s proactive functionality,^[20] a dark user interface theme mode, a new version of Skype designed to work with the Universal Windows Platform, improvements to Universal Windows Platform intended for video games,^[13] and offline scanning using Windows Defender.^[21] The Anniversary Update also supports Windows Subsystem for Linux, a new component that provides an environment for running Linux-compatible binary software in an Ubuntu-based user mode environment.^[22]

On new installations of Windows 10 on systems with Secure Boot enabled, all kernel-mode drivers issued after July 29, 2015 must be digitally signed with an Extended Validation Certificate issued by Microsoft.^[23]

This version is the basis for «LTSB 2016», the first upgrade to the LTSB since Windows 10’s release. The first LTSB release, based on RTM (version 1507), has been retroactively named «LTSB 2015».

Version 1703 (Creators Update)

The fourth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1703, known as the Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 2» (RS2) during development. This version was announced on October 26, 2016,^[24][25] and was released for general availability on April 11, 2017,^[26][27] and for manual installation via Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant and Media Creation Tool tools on April 5, 2017.^[28] This update primarily focuses on content creation, productivity, and gaming features—with a particular focus on virtual and augmented reality (including HoloLens and virtual reality headsets) and on aiding the generation of three-dimensional content.

It supports a new virtual reality workspace designed for use with headsets; Microsoft announced that several OEMs planned to release VR headsets designed for use with the Creators Update.^[27][26][29]

Controls for the Game Bar and Game DVR feature have moved to the Settings app, while a new «Game Mode» option allows resources to be prioritized towards games.^[30] Integration with Microsoft acquisition Mixer (formerly Beam)^[31] was added for live streaming.^[30] The themes manager moved to Settings app, and custom accent colors are now possible.^[30] The new app Paint 3D allows users to produce artwork using 3D models; the app is designed to make 3D creation more accessible to mainstream users.^[32]

Windows 10’s privacy settings have more detailed explanations of data that the operating system may collect. Additionally, the «enhanced» level of telemetry collection was removed.^[30] Windows Update notifications may now be «snoozed» for a period of time, the «active hours» during which Windows will not try to install updates may now extend up to 18 hours in length, and updates may be paused for up to seven days.^[30] Windows Defender has been replaced by the universal app Windows Defender Security Center.^[30] Devices may optionally be configured to prevent use of software from outside of Microsoft Store, or warn before installation of apps from outside of Microsoft Store.^[33] «Dynamic Lock» allows a device to automatically lock if it is outside of the proximity of a designated Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone.^[34] A «Night Light» feature was added, which allows the user to change the color temperature of the display to the red part of the spectrum at specific times of day (similarly to the third-party software f.lux).^[35]

Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update)

The fifth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1709, known as the Fall Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 3» (RS3) during development. This version was released on October 17, 2017.^[36][37][38] Version 1709 introduces a new feature known as «My People», where shortcuts to «important» contacts can be displayed on the taskbar. Notifications involving these contacts appear above their respective pictures, and users can communicate with the contact via either Skype, e-mail, or text messaging (integrating with Android and Windows 10 Mobile devices). Support for additional services, including Xbox, Skype for Business, and third-party integration, are to be added in the future. Files can also be dragged directly to the contact’s picture to share them.^[39] My People was originally announced for Creators Update, but was ultimately held over to the next release,^[40][41] and made its first public appearance in Build 16184 in late April 2017.^[37] A new «Files-on-Demand» feature for OneDrive serves as a partial replacement for the previous «placeholders» function.^[42]

It also introduces a new security feature known as «controlled folder access», which can restrict the applications allowed to access specific folders. This feature is designed mainly to defend against file-encrypting ransomware.^[43]

Version 1803 (April 2018 Update)

The sixth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1803, known as the April 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 4» (RS4) during development. This version was released as a manual download on April 30, 2018, with a broad rollout on May 8, 2018.^[44][45] This update was originally meant to be released on April 10, but was delayed because of a bug which could increase chances of a «Blue Screen of Death» (Stop error).^[46]

The most significant feature of this build is Timeline, which is displayed within Task View. It allows users to view a list of recently-used documents and websites from supported applications («activities»). When users consent to Microsoft data collection via Microsoft Graph, activities can also be synchronized from supported Android and iOS devices.^{[47][48][49][42]}

Version 1809 (October 2018 Update)

The seventh stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1809, known as the October 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 5» (RS5) during development. This version was released on October 2, 2018.^[50] Highlighted features on this build include updates to the clipboard function (including support for clipboard history and syncing with other devices), SwiftKey virtual keyboard, Snip & Sketch, and File Explorer supporting the dark color scheme mode.^[51]

On October 6, 2018, the build was pulled by Microsoft following isolated reports of the update process deleting files from user directories.^[52] It was re-released to Windows Insider channel on October 9, with Microsoft citing a bug in OneDrive’s Known Folder Redirection function as the culprit.^[53][54]

On November 13, 2018, Microsoft resumed the rollout of 1809 for a small percentage of users.^[55][56]

The long term servicing release, Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, is based on this version and is equivalent in terms of features.^[57]

Version 1903 (May 2019 Update)

The eighth stable build of Windows 10, version 1903, codenamed «19H1«, was released for general availability on May 21, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 8, 2019.^[58] Because of new practices introduced after the problems affecting the 1809 update, Microsoft used an intentionally slower Windows Update rollout process.^[59][60][61]

New features in the update include a redesigned search tool—separated from Cortana and oriented towards textual queries, a new «Light» theme (set as default on Windows 10 Home) using a white-colored taskbar with dark icons, the addition of symbols and kaomoji to the emoji input menu, the ability to «pause» system updates, automated «Recommended troubleshooting», integration with Google Chrome on Timeline via an extension, support for SMS-based authentication on accounts linked to Microsoft accounts, and the ability to run Windows desktop applications within the Windows Mixed Reality environment (previously restricted to universal apps and SteamVR only). A new feature on Pro, Education, and Enterprise known as Windows Sandbox allows users to run applications within a secured Hyper-V environment.^[62][63]

A revamped version of Game Bar was released alongside 1903, which redesigns it into a larger overlay with a performance display, Xbox friends list and social functionality, and audio and streaming settings.^[64]

Version 1909 (November 2019 Update)

The ninth stable build of Windows 10, version 1909, codenamed «19H2«, was released to the public on November 12, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since August 26, 2019.^[65] Unlike previous updates, this one was released as a minor service update without major new features.^[66]

Version 2004 (May 2020 Update)

The tenth stable build of Windows 10, version 2004, codenamed «20H1«, was released to the public on May 27, 2020 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 16, 2020.^[67] New features included faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing, improved Kaomojis, renamable virtual desktops, DirectX12 Ultimate, a chat-based UI for Cortana, greater integration with Android phones on the Your Phone app, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2), and WSL 2 version includes a custom Linux kernel, unlike older WSL, the ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a password, improved Windows Search with integration with File Explorer, a cloud download option to reset Windows, accessibility improvements, and the ability to view disk drive type and discrete graphics card temperatures in Task Manager.^[68][69]

Version 20H2 (October 2020 Update)

The eleventh stable build of Windows 10, version 20H2, was released to the public on October 20, 2020 after being on the Beta Channel since June 16, 2020.^[70] New features include new theme-aware tiles in the Start Menu, new features and improvements to Microsoft Edge (such as a price comparison tool, Alt+Tab ↹ integration for tab switching, and easy access to pinned tabs), a new out-of-box experience with more personalization for the taskbar, notifications improvements, improvements to tablet mode, improvements to Modern Device Management, and the move of the System tab in Control Panel to the About page in Settings. This is the first version of Windows 10 to include the new Chromium-based Edge browser by default.^[71][72][73]

Version 21H1 (May 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 May 2021 Update^[74] (codenamed «21H1»^[75]) is the twelfth stable build for Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19043. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to Beta Channel on February 17, 2021.^[76] The update began rolling out on May 18, 2021.^[77] Notable changes in the May 2021 Update include:^[78]

• Added multi-camera support for Windows Hello
• New «News and Interests» feature on the taskbar
• Performance improvements to Windows Defender Application Guard and WMI Group Policy Service

The update reached end of service after the release of build 19043.2364 on December 13, 2022.^[79][80]

Version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 November 2021 Update^[146] (codenamed «21H2»^[147]) is the twelfth major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the May 2021 Update. It carries the build number 10.0.19044. The first preview was released on July 15, 2021 to Insiders who opted in to Release Preview Channel that failed to meet minimum system requirements for Windows 11.^[148][149] The update began rolling out on November 16, 2021. Notable changes in the November 2021 Update include:^[147][150]

• GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments
• New simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business
• Support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards

Version 22H2 (2022 Update)

The Windows 10 2022 Update^[172] (codenamed «22H2»^[173]) is the thirteenth and current major update to Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19045. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to the Release Preview Channel on July 28, 2022.^[173] The update began rolling out on October 18, 2022.^[172]

Fast Ring / Dev Channel

Fast Ring

On December 16, 2019, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring will receive builds directly from the rs_prerelease branch, which are not matched to a specific Windows 10 release. The first build released under the new strategy, build 19536, was made available to Insiders on the same day.^[175]

The mn_release branch was available from May 13, 2020 to June 17, 2020.^[176][177] The branch was mandatory for Insiders in the Fast Ring.^[177]

Dev Channel

As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced the «channels» model to its Windows Insider Program, succeeding its «ring» model.^[200] All future builds starting from build 10.0.20150, therefore, would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.^[176]

The fe_release branch was available from October 29, 2020 to January 6, 2021.^[201][202] The branch was mandatory for Insiders until December 10. Afterward, Insiders could choose to move back to the rs_prerelease branch.^[203]

The co_release branch was available from April 5 to June 14, 2021.^[204] The branch was mandatory for Insiders.

As of June 28, 2021, the Dev Channel has transitioned to Windows 11.^[205]

Mobile version history

See also

• Windows Server 2016 version history
• Windows Server 2019 version history
• Windows Phone version history
• Windows 10 Mobile version history
• Xbox OS version history
• Windows 11 version history

References

External links

• Windows release health
• Flight Hub

Windows 10 is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Microsoft described Windows 10 as an «operating system as a service» that would receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality, augmented with the ability for enterprise environments to receive non-critical updates at a slower pace or use long-term support milestones that will only receive critical updates, such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support. It was first released in July 2015.

Channels

Windows 10 Insider Preview builds are delivered to Insiders in three different channels (previously «rings»).^[1] Insiders in the Dev Channel (previously Fast Ring) receive updates prior to those in the Beta Channel (previously Slow Ring), but might experience more bugs and other issues.^[2][3] Insiders in the Release Preview Channel (previously Release Preview Ring) do not receive updates until the version is almost available to the public, but are comparatively more stable.^[4]

Windows 10 versions

PC version history

Mainstream builds of Windows 10 are labeled «YYMM», with YY representing the two-digit year and MM representing the month of planned release (for example, version 1507 refers to builds which initially released in July 2015). Starting with version 20H2, Windows 10 release nomenclature changed from the year and month pattern to a year and half-year pattern (YYH1, YYH2).^[5]

Version 1507 (original release)

Version 1511 (November Update)

The second stable build of Windows 10 is version 1511 (build number 10586), known as the November Update. It was codenamed «Threshold 2» (TH2) during development. This version was distributed via Windows Update on November 12, 2015. It contains various improvements to the operating system, its user interface, bundled services, as well as the introduction of Skype-based universal messaging apps, and the Windows Store for Business and Windows Update for Business features.^[6][7][8][9]

On November 21, 2015, the November Update was temporarily pulled from public distribution.^[10][11] The upgrade was re-instated on November 24, 2015, with Microsoft stating that the removal was due to a bug that caused privacy and data collection settings to be reset to defaults when installing the upgrade.^[12]

Version 1607 (Anniversary Update)

The third stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1607, known as the Anniversary Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 1» (RS1) during development. This version was released on August 2, 2016, a little over one year after the first stable release of Windows 10.^{[13][14][15][16]} The Anniversary Update was originally thought to have been set aside for two feature updates. While both were originally to be released in 2016, the second was moved into 2017 so that it would be released in concert with that year’s wave of Microsoft first-party devices.^[17][18][14]

The Anniversary Update introduces new features such as the Windows Ink platform, which eases the ability to add stylus input support to Universal Windows Platform apps and provides a new «Ink Workspace» area with links to pen-oriented apps and features,^[19][14] enhancements to Cortana’s proactive functionality,^[20] a dark user interface theme mode, a new version of Skype designed to work with the Universal Windows Platform, improvements to Universal Windows Platform intended for video games,^[13] and offline scanning using Windows Defender.^[21] The Anniversary Update also supports Windows Subsystem for Linux, a new component that provides an environment for running Linux-compatible binary software in an Ubuntu-based user mode environment.^[22]

On new installations of Windows 10 on systems with Secure Boot enabled, all kernel-mode drivers issued after July 29, 2015 must be digitally signed with an Extended Validation Certificate issued by Microsoft.^[23]

This version is the basis for «LTSB 2016», the first upgrade to the LTSB since Windows 10’s release. The first LTSB release, based on RTM (version 1507), has been retroactively named «LTSB 2015».

Version 1703 (Creators Update)

The fourth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1703, known as the Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 2» (RS2) during development. This version was announced on October 26, 2016,^[24][25] and was released for general availability on April 11, 2017,^[26][27] and for manual installation via Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant and Media Creation Tool tools on April 5, 2017.^[28] This update primarily focuses on content creation, productivity, and gaming features—with a particular focus on virtual and augmented reality (including HoloLens and virtual reality headsets) and on aiding the generation of three-dimensional content.

It supports a new virtual reality workspace designed for use with headsets; Microsoft announced that several OEMs planned to release VR headsets designed for use with the Creators Update.^[27][26][29]

Controls for the Game Bar and Game DVR feature have moved to the Settings app, while a new «Game Mode» option allows resources to be prioritized towards games.^[30] Integration with Microsoft acquisition Mixer (formerly Beam)^[31] was added for live streaming.^[30] The themes manager moved to Settings app, and custom accent colors are now possible.^[30] The new app Paint 3D allows users to produce artwork using 3D models; the app is designed to make 3D creation more accessible to mainstream users.^[32]

Windows 10’s privacy settings have more detailed explanations of data that the operating system may collect. Additionally, the «enhanced» level of telemetry collection was removed.^[30] Windows Update notifications may now be «snoozed» for a period of time, the «active hours» during which Windows will not try to install updates may now extend up to 18 hours in length, and updates may be paused for up to seven days.^[30] Windows Defender has been replaced by the universal app Windows Defender Security Center.^[30] Devices may optionally be configured to prevent use of software from outside of Microsoft Store, or warn before installation of apps from outside of Microsoft Store.^[33] «Dynamic Lock» allows a device to automatically lock if it is outside of the proximity of a designated Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone.^[34] A «Night Light» feature was added, which allows the user to change the color temperature of the display to the red part of the spectrum at specific times of day (similarly to the third-party software f.lux).^[35]

Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update)

The fifth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1709, known as the Fall Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 3» (RS3) during development. This version was released on October 17, 2017.^[36][37][38] Version 1709 introduces a new feature known as «My People», where shortcuts to «important» contacts can be displayed on the taskbar. Notifications involving these contacts appear above their respective pictures, and users can communicate with the contact via either Skype, e-mail, or text messaging (integrating with Android and Windows 10 Mobile devices). Support for additional services, including Xbox, Skype for Business, and third-party integration, are to be added in the future. Files can also be dragged directly to the contact’s picture to share them.^[39] My People was originally announced for Creators Update, but was ultimately held over to the next release,^[40][41] and made its first public appearance in Build 16184 in late April 2017.^[37] A new «Files-on-Demand» feature for OneDrive serves as a partial replacement for the previous «placeholders» function.^[42]

It also introduces a new security feature known as «controlled folder access», which can restrict the applications allowed to access specific folders. This feature is designed mainly to defend against file-encrypting ransomware.^[43]

Version 1803 (April 2018 Update)

The sixth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1803, known as the April 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 4» (RS4) during development. This version was released as a manual download on April 30, 2018, with a broad rollout on May 8, 2018.^[44][45] This update was originally meant to be released on April 10, but was delayed because of a bug which could increase chances of a «Blue Screen of Death» (Stop error).^[46]

The most significant feature of this build is Timeline, which is displayed within Task View. It allows users to view a list of recently-used documents and websites from supported applications («activities»). When users consent to Microsoft data collection via Microsoft Graph, activities can also be synchronized from supported Android and iOS devices.^{[47][48][49][42]}

Version 1809 (October 2018 Update)

The seventh stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1809, known as the October 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 5» (RS5) during development. This version was released on October 2, 2018.^[50] Highlighted features on this build include updates to the clipboard function (including support for clipboard history and syncing with other devices), SwiftKey virtual keyboard, Snip & Sketch, and File Explorer supporting the dark color scheme mode.^[51]

On October 6, 2018, the build was pulled by Microsoft following isolated reports of the update process deleting files from user directories.^[52] It was re-released to Windows Insider channel on October 9, with Microsoft citing a bug in OneDrive’s Known Folder Redirection function as the culprit.^[53][54]

On November 13, 2018, Microsoft resumed the rollout of 1809 for a small percentage of users.^[55][56]

The long term servicing release, Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, is based on this version and is equivalent in terms of features.^[57]

Version 1903 (May 2019 Update)

The eighth stable build of Windows 10, version 1903, codenamed «19H1«, was released for general availability on May 21, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 8, 2019.^[58] Because of new practices introduced after the problems affecting the 1809 update, Microsoft used an intentionally slower Windows Update rollout process.^[59][60][61]

New features in the update include a redesigned search tool—separated from Cortana and oriented towards textual queries, a new «Light» theme (set as default on Windows 10 Home) using a white-colored taskbar with dark icons, the addition of symbols and kaomoji to the emoji input menu, the ability to «pause» system updates, automated «Recommended troubleshooting», integration with Google Chrome on Timeline via an extension, support for SMS-based authentication on accounts linked to Microsoft accounts, and the ability to run Windows desktop applications within the Windows Mixed Reality environment (previously restricted to universal apps and SteamVR only). A new feature on Pro, Education, and Enterprise known as Windows Sandbox allows users to run applications within a secured Hyper-V environment.^[62][63]

A revamped version of Game Bar was released alongside 1903, which redesigns it into a larger overlay with a performance display, Xbox friends list and social functionality, and audio and streaming settings.^[64]

Version 1909 (November 2019 Update)

The ninth stable build of Windows 10, version 1909, codenamed «19H2«, was released to the public on November 12, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since August 26, 2019.^[65] Unlike previous updates, this one was released as a minor service update without major new features.^[66]

Version 2004 (May 2020 Update)

The tenth stable build of Windows 10, version 2004, codenamed «20H1«, was released to the public on May 27, 2020 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 16, 2020.^[67] New features included faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing, improved Kaomojis, renamable virtual desktops, DirectX12 Ultimate, a chat-based UI for Cortana, greater integration with Android phones on the Your Phone app, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2), and WSL 2 version includes a custom Linux kernel, unlike older WSL, the ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a password, improved Windows Search with integration with File Explorer, a cloud download option to reset Windows, accessibility improvements, and the ability to view disk drive type and discrete graphics card temperatures in Task Manager.^[68][69]

Version 20H2 (October 2020 Update)

The eleventh stable build of Windows 10, version 20H2, was released to the public on October 20, 2020 after being on the Beta Channel since June 16, 2020.^[70] New features include new theme-aware tiles in the Start Menu, new features and improvements to Microsoft Edge (such as a price comparison tool, Alt+Tab ↹ integration for tab switching, and easy access to pinned tabs), a new out-of-box experience with more personalization for the taskbar, notifications improvements, improvements to tablet mode, improvements to Modern Device Management, and the move of the System tab in Control Panel to the About page in Settings. This is the first version of Windows 10 to include the new Chromium-based Edge browser by default.^[71][72][73]

Version 21H1 (May 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 May 2021 Update^[74] (codenamed «21H1»^[75]) is the twelfth stable build for Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19043. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to Beta Channel on February 17, 2021.^[76] The update began rolling out on May 18, 2021.^[77] Notable changes in the May 2021 Update include:^[78]

• Added multi-camera support for Windows Hello
• New «News and Interests» feature on the taskbar
• Performance improvements to Windows Defender Application Guard and WMI Group Policy Service

The update reached end of service after the release of build 19043.2364 on December 13, 2022.^[79][80]

Version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 November 2021 Update^[146] (codenamed «21H2»^[147]) is the twelfth major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the May 2021 Update. It carries the build number 10.0.19044. The first preview was released on July 15, 2021 to Insiders who opted in to Release Preview Channel that failed to meet minimum system requirements for Windows 11.^[148][149] The update began rolling out on November 16, 2021. Notable changes in the November 2021 Update include:^[147][150]

• GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments
• New simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business
• Support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards

Version 22H2 (2022 Update)

The Windows 10 2022 Update^[172] (codenamed «22H2»^[173]) is the thirteenth and current major update to Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19045. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to the Release Preview Channel on July 28, 2022.^[173] The update began rolling out on October 18, 2022.^[172]

Fast Ring / Dev Channel

Fast Ring

On December 16, 2019, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring will receive builds directly from the rs_prerelease branch, which are not matched to a specific Windows 10 release. The first build released under the new strategy, build 19536, was made available to Insiders on the same day.^[175]

The mn_release branch was available from May 13, 2020 to June 17, 2020.^[176][177] The branch was mandatory for Insiders in the Fast Ring.^[177]

Dev Channel

As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced the «channels» model to its Windows Insider Program, succeeding its «ring» model.^[200] All future builds starting from build 10.0.20150, therefore, would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.^[176]

The fe_release branch was available from October 29, 2020 to January 6, 2021.^[201][202] The branch was mandatory for Insiders until December 10. Afterward, Insiders could choose to move back to the rs_prerelease branch.^[203]

The co_release branch was available from April 5 to June 14, 2021.^[204] The branch was mandatory for Insiders.

As of June 28, 2021, the Dev Channel has transitioned to Windows 11.^[205]